It is well known that Florida is home to a wide range of non-native plants and animals. The Burmese python is one of these that has established a foothold.Okeechobee Edition
Closed seasons, size limits, and bag limits will mean nothing if we don’t work harder to conserve all of the various puzzle pieces that our gamefish use throughout their lives. Florida Oceanographic Society
Snook season in Florida reopens Sept. 1, 2015. Before heading out, here’s a quick review of the regulations: Besides a recreational fishing license, you’ll need a snook permit; bag limit, 1 per day; size limit, not less than 28" total length (TL) or more than 32" TL; season ends Dec. 14 at midnight.Treasure Coast
Leaders of the Abaco Fly Fishing Guide Association (AFFGA) and Bahamas Fly Fishing Industry Association (BFFIA) were invited to share their viewpoints on the merits of the recently proposed flat fishing regulations for The Bahamas. This is the viewpoint of Cindy Pinder, Abaco Fly Fishing Guides Association.Guest Columnist
On February 8, a group of anglers celebrating Lucas Tapper's 21st birthday off Southwest Australia hooked a massive cobia weighing 175.49 pounds. If certified by the IGFA, this catch would surpass the 40-year-old all-tackle world record of 135 pounds 9 ounces.Editorial Staff
Broomstick. That’s what I started out coastal fishing with nearly 20 years ago. I had done quite well bass fishing with heavy-action rods growing up.Tobin Strickland
Jan Gredysa was fishing off Shinnecock, New York, when a 43-centimeter black sea bass took his bait. After a brief struggle, Jan successfully landed the fish and recorded its length using his official IGFA Measuring Device before safely releasing it back into the water. With this impressive catch, Jan has set the IGFA All-Tackle Length Junior World Record for the species.Editorial Staff